Power Steering Pump

[TimboSHO]

Ok. I've been following the Chilton's manual to replace the PS pump. I have everything apart except the lines disconnected from the pump, but i can't figure out how the pump comes out? Do i have to take the metal thing below the pump out (sorry i don't know a name for it). Chilton's says nothing about it, but it seems like it has nowhere to go. I would really like to get this back together with the new pump and motor mounts as soon as possible. Thank you in advance!

 

[TimboSHO]

Well, i'm going to go ahead and try some stuff..... i'll let you know how it goes..... thanks for the help..... madflame headbang

 

[Dr. Tweak]

Sorry, but:

Seriously, there's a lot of info on it in older threads... thumb

BTW I don't envy you, that's a heck of a job.

 

[TimboSHO]

I actually looked through about 50 threads after searching and came up with a few helpful things on bleeding, but nothing on how to remove and install the pump....

I worked on it again today and couldn't seem to get the pump out mainly because of the high pressure line being attached, but i can't seem to get that off either. And where do it get the pump out once it's ready to go? HAS ANYONE DONE THIS THAT COULD HELP ME?

 

[Dr. Tweak]

I have personally read a few good threads about replacing the pump as I though that I was going to have to do it a few months back... ****

 

[Dr. Tweak]

I seem to remember finding more, this is all I found in about 10 minutes...


try this one?

let me know if that helps...

Here are some instructions:

3.0L and 3.2L SHO Engines

1.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.

Remove the engine damper strut.
3.

Remove the power steering belt.
4.

Raise and safely support the vehicle.
5.

Remove the front right-side wheel and tire assembly.
6.

Position a suitable jack under the engine, then remove the right rear engine mount.
7.

Remove the power steering pump pulley as follows:
1.

Loosen the idler pulley, then remove the drive belt.
2.

Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump shaft using Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B or equivalent.
8.

Place a drain pan under the pump, then remove the pressure and return lines from the pump.
9.

Remove the four pump retaining bolts (three in the front and one in the rear), then remove the pump.

To install:

10.

Position the pump, then install the retaining bolts. Tighten to 15-24 ft. lbs. (20-33 Nm).
11.

Install the power steering pressure and return hoses to the power steering pump, then remove the drain pan.
12.

Install the power steering pump pulley as follows:
1.

Install the pulley to the pump using Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C or equivalent. The small diameter threads must be fully engaged in the pump shaft before pressing on the pulley. Screw the tool into the threads in the end of the pump shaft. Hold the small nut on the end of the tool, then turn the large nut to install the pulley on the shaft. Install the pulley face flush with the pump shaft or within 0.010 in. (0.25mm).
13.

Install the right rear engine mount, then remove the jack.
14.

Install the right front wheel and tire assembly. Lower the vehicle, then tighten the lug nuts to 85-105 ft. lbs. (115-142 Nm).
15.

Install the drive belt to the power steering pump pulley.
16.

Install the engine damper strut.
17.

Connect the negative battery cable, then check the fluid and fill to the proper level.


and try the Autozone repair page , though I think it is the same as above...

 

[RStalveyARFF]

That's how I replaced mine. It simply won't come out with the pulley on. And you don't need one of those "remover tools" A simple wiggle is all that is needed to remove it. The 3 bolts on the front are 12's and so is the rear. HP line is a 18mm nut I believe, and the top is either a 12 or 13.

 

[TimboSHO]

I can just wiggle the pulley off? Ok, we'll give it a go. Hopefully i can get this beast back on the road by this weekend!

 

[TimboSHO]

Just to let you guys know, i got the power steering pump in today finally. The pulley wasn't hard to get off, and after following the high pressure line down, it wasn't to hard to disconnect from the rack either. It's amazing how tight of a fit that pump has in there, but i made it! If anyone has any questions about the whole process, i'd be happy to answer! I just have to bleed the system and tighten the belt down, and my 9 hours of labor will be paying off!

 

[Dr. Tweak]

Congrats! thumb